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AUGUST 26, 2009

These projects put more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy-efficient light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the road, and establish 542 refueling locations across the country. Like the Recovery Act-funded projects, the annual Clean Cities projects include grants for vehicles, infrastructure, and education.

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DECEMBER 5, 2014

Fred Meyer will receive a total of 40 LNG trucks over the next several months, making Fred Meyer the first in Oregon to deploy a fleet of heavy-duty LNG trucks. The new LNG trucks will replace 40 diesel trucks currently in use, and will deliver product to Fred Meyer stores as far south as Corvallis, Ore., Kroger has invested $6.5

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

The California Energy Commission approved a $1-million grant to develop a 12-liter natural gas engine that produces near-zero nitrogen oxide (NO x ) tailpipe emissions. The grant focuses on existing engine research and consists of engine development and on-road vehicle demonstration. to develop the engine.

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AUGUST 28, 2012

The California state fleet has reduced its petroleum consumption by 13% compared to a 2003 baseline, according to a state progress report. In 2003, the state fleet consumed 38,559,715 gallons of petroleum-based fuel (gasoline and diesel), according to the report. 216,723 gallons E85 ethanol (6%).

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OCTOBER 3, 2012

Developed by Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) and Parker Hannifin Corporation ( earlier post ), the parcel delivery vehicles can achieve up to 35% improved fuel economy and up to 30% CO 2 emissions reduction over traditional diesel-powered vehicles that use automatic transmissions in stop-and-go applications.

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MARCH 10, 2016

The California Energy Commission awarded the Gas Technology Institute (GTI) a $1-million grant to demonstrate a production-intent advanced version of the Cummins Westport Inc. diesel engines and wanting to convert their fleet to natural gas. CWI) ISB6.7 G natural gas engine. g/bhp-hr emissions level.

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APRIL 11, 2012

the solid waste division of Veolia Environmental Services North America (VESNA), has introduced Indiana’s first fleet of compressed natural gas (CNG) powered refuse trucks to its Evansville, Indiana (Vanderburgh County) service area. Veolia ES Solid Waste, Inc.,

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MARCH 5, 2014

The propane fleet will replace gasoline- and diesel-fueled vehicles used largely in rural areas in Louisiana and Oklahoma with other states pending. The UPS alternative fuel strategy is to invest in the most environmentally friendly and economical energy sources. —David Abney, UPS chief operating officer.

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Purchase Installation Fuel Alternative Fuels 291

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

PECO is expanding its fleet with new natural gas and hybrid electric models. The utility is participating in a national consortium that recently was awarded a federal stimulus grant to purchase plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and the company is buying more trucks to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) as well. PECO serves 1.6

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JANUARY 16, 2015

The California Energy Commission Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program (ARFVTP) is making up to $1,194,659 in grant funds available to develop a new center or expand an existing center for alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies in Central California. ( PON-14-606 ).

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NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Vehicle fleets across the United States are transitioning from internal combustion engine (ICE) to electric vehicles, and that includes school bus fleets. The CSB has two methods of funding: Rebates and Grants. This number includes buses that have been awarded, ordered, delivered, or are already in operation.

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JUNE 19, 2014

Hydraulic pumps/motors and an accumulator (power storage unit) are added to gasoline, diesel, propane or CNG engines to store braking energy and use the captured energy to accelerate the vehicle, significantly saving fuel and brakes and cutting emissions. Fleets Hybrids Hydraulic Hybrid'

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NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. Clean Energy has begun a major fueling infrastructure upgrade for trucks operating in the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach. The upgrade will increase the availability of Redeem at the nation’s largest alternative fuel station in America’s largest port complex. The City of Ontario, Calif.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $55 million in grant selections through the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Vehicle program, which funds the development of transit buses and infrastructure that use advanced fuel technologies. million for hydrogen fuel cell buses.

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JULY 12, 2012

The California Energy Commission approved funding of $505,329 for alternative-fuel vehicles and the installation of fueling stations that dispense alternative and renewable fuels. Buy-down incentives, totaling $122,000, will be awarded for 15 alternative-fuel vehicles.

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MAY 14, 2014

Through the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program, established by Assembly Bill 118 (Núñez, Chapter 750, Statutes of 2007), the Energy Commission provides up to $100 million per year toward the development and deployment of low?carbon million for natural gas fueling stations. The 2014-2015 plan.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009

The FedEx fleet of hybrid electric and electric vehicles will total 325 when all 51 hybrid step-vans are delivered during November and December of 2009. Overall, FedEx currently operates 274 hybrid electric and electric vehicles around the globe, and 1,780 alternative fuel vehicles and equipment.

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All-Electric Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Alternative Fuels 210

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

CleanFUEL USA, a leading supplier of alternative fuel infrastructure and propane engine systems, will build and certify a multi-purpose 8-liter General Motors (GM) propane engine in partnership with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC), a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America. Since the discontinuance of the GM 8.1

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USA Engine Alternative Fuels Gasoline 239

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FEBRUARY 23, 2009

The US Department of Energy has issued a $300-million Funding Opportunity Announcement ( DE-PS26-09NT01236-04 ) for applications for cost-shared projects that expand the use of alternative fueled vehicles and advanced technology vehicles. The other areas of interest include: Refueling Infrastructure for alternative fuels.

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AUGUST 27, 2009

Alternative fuel technologies have been embraced in Seattle, after the city was awarded a $1.4million grant from the US Department of Energy to enhance its fleet of green vehicles. So how will the money be spent? It will also pick up $500,000 for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations.

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JANUARY 28, 2012

The Odyne plug-in hybrid drive system reduces fleet operating and maintenance costs, and depending on duty cycle, enables large trucks to obtain significant fuel economy improvements compared to traditional diesel engines. Manufactured by DUECO, Inc. ComEd received a $1.5

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

The previous round of LoNo funding, announced in February 2015, awarded $55 million in grants to ten organizations nationwide. million available in LoNo grant funds, a minimum of $3.0 In addition to their environmental benefits, LoNo transit buses will, in the long run, help transit agencies save money on fuel and maintenance costs.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2010

CleanFUEL USA, a leader in alternative fuel dispensing equipment and engine technology, is working with one of the largest distributors of propane, Ferrellgas Partners, L.P., to increase the availability of propane engine fuel at retail refueling stations across the US. The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded CleanFUEL USA $12.9

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FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The Pennsylvania Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) program has awarded Axion Power International, Inc. The newly announced AFIG grants totalled $6.5 The project will save more than 700,000 gallons of diesel fuel annually and avoid more than 495 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. City of Philadelphia.

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MAY 11, 2012

These grants are provided through the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. Electric Power Research Institute , based in Palo Alto, will receive $964,210 to retrofit five existing heavy-duty diesel work trucks with a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain system.

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APRIL 23, 2009

The state is aggressively working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% below 1990 levels by 2050, decrease petroleum fuel use to 15% below 2003 levels by 2020, and increase alternative fuel use to 20% by 2020. Vehicles are the major contributor to global warming pollution. 2 million for propane vehicles.

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JUNE 13, 2013

In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. Expanding hydrogen fueling stations in California. Alternative fuel vehicles awards.

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Alternative Fuels Los Angeles Hydrogen Fuel 170

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OCTOBER 18, 2009

The commitment came as part of a grant under the United States Department of Energy’s Clean Cities program and was funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The hydraulic hybrid improves fuel economy in three ways: recovered braking energy; improved engine efficiency; and its engine-off feature.

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AUGUST 4, 2006

Bruno today announced a new $10 million State program to convert vehicles in the State fleet to plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and plans for the construction of a state-of-the-art alternative fuel research laboratory at the Saratoga Technology + Energy Park (STEP). Pataki and Senate Majority Leader Joseph L.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Taxing charging revenue The federal government and many states currently tax sales of gasoline and diesel to fund “related government services like road construction, maintenance, repair, and public transportation.” In Pennsylvania , there is an existing alternative fuel tax in effect.

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MAY 13, 2010

Significant tax incentives encourage the conversion of trucks and heavy-duty fleets to natural gas vehicles. Also, extends and doubles the credit for vehicles of weight less than 8,500 pounds for commercial fleet vehicles of at least ten cars and purchases of at least three natural gas vehicles. Investing in clean vehicles.

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Gas-Electric Climate Gas Energy 210

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JUNE 7, 2013

Volvo also revealed ongoing customer field testing of DME trucks in the US (with Safeway and Martin Transportation), as well as its partnership in the customer trials with startup DME producer Oberon Fuels. Oberon Fuels is the first company to announce plans to commercialize DME fuel production in North America. DME and diesel.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2011

The passenger vehicle fleet doubles to almost 1.7 Alternative technologies, such as hybrid and electric vehicles that use oil more efficiently or not at all, continue to advance but they take time to penetrate markets. By contrast, subsidies for fossil fuels amounted to $409 billion in 2010. billion in 2035.

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

The all-electric chassis also was initiated before stimulus money and federal grants were available for alternative-fuel transportation projects. FCCC also designs and manufactures alternative-fuel chassis for the commercial bus and motorhome market segments. Tags: Electric (Battery) Fleets.

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AUGUST 27, 2009

million from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to enhance the city’s fleet of green vehicles and install electric car charging stations throughout the city. The funding is part of a $15 million grant in Recovery Act funding awarded to the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency’s Clean Cities Coalition. The city of Seattle will receive $1.4

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MARCH 11, 2010

The all-electric MT-45 chassis is expected to go into full production during the first quarter of 2011 and will undergo testing with major US pickup and delivery fleets. FCCC initiated our all-electric project well before stimulus money and federal grants were available for alternative-power transportation projects.

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OCTOBER 1, 2022

But it has yet to catch on with consumers, which is no small thing as the state of California has spent more than $300 million since 2012 for consumer rebates, fueling stations, the purchase of transit buses and grants subsidizing the development of hydrogen-powered freight trucks. The H2 & EV bits under the skin.

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